VEHICLE GRAPHICS MAINTENANCE

The first day of winter is just around the corner, which will be bringing slushy, salty roads that will be sure to mess up your vehicle's graphics. Regular washing not only removes the salt and grime, it also helps to ensure that everyone can clearly see your amazing vehicle graphics that may otherwise stay hidden.

To help you keep your vehicle graphics nice and clean, especially during the upcoming winter season, below are a few maintenance recommendations from 3M that we thought you may find to be helpful.

Wash your vehicle on a regular basis – this will help to stop grit and other contaminants, such as salt, from building up and making it more difficult to remove if left on for any period of time.

Hand Washing – Preferred method

Use a soft, clean cloth or sponge and a liquid, non-abrasive soap

Start off by first rinsing off as much dirt and grit as possible with a spray of water

Locate any hard to remove contaminants, such as tree sap, tar, bird droppings and/or bug splatter, and soak them for several minutes using very hot, soapy water

It is recommended that you first test any special cleaning products on an inconspicuous area to ensure that you do not cause any damage to your graphics.

To avoid scratching the film, DO NOT apply rough scrubbing or use abrasive tools/cleaners.

Do not allow cleaning solutions to soak.

Wash and rinse off any residue/cleaning products immediately.

And, lastly, it is recommended that you store your vehicle indoors or under cover. Prolonged exposure to the sun and atmospheric pollutants will degrade your vehicle’s paint as well as your vinyl graphics. If you do not have access to a garage park your vehicle in a shaded area during the day whenever possible.

We hope you have found these tips to be helpful in keeping your vehicle graphics looking their absolute best this winter!